India delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat New Zealand by 8 wickets in the 3rd T20I, completing a clean 3–0 series sweep. The match was played today (Sunday evening) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, and it turned into a one-sided contest as India chased down the target in just 10 overs.
This emphatic win sends a strong message ahead of the upcoming global events, with India showing explosive batting depth and disciplined bowling throughout the series.
Match Summary: India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| New Zealand | 153/9 (20 overs) |
| India | 155/2 (10 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Series Result | India won the series 3–0 |
Abhishek Sharma’s Power Show Lights Up Guwahati
The chase was headlined by Abhishek Sharma, who played a sensational knock of 68 off just 20 balls*. He reached his half-century in 14 balls, which is now the second-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian, only behind Yuvraj Singh’s iconic 12-ball fifty in 2007.
Abhishek’s innings was packed with fearless stroke-play:
- 7 fours and 5 sixes
- Strike rate of 340
- No dot balls till his fifty
India also recorded 94/2 in the powerplay, their second-highest powerplay score in T20I history, highlighting the brutal intent from the start.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav Finishes in Styl
India captain Suryakumar Yadav provided the perfect support and finish, scoring 57 off 26 balls*. This was his back-to-back T20I fifty, showing a timely return to form.
The unbeaten 102-run partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav ended the match with 10 overs to spare, underlining India’s complete dominance.
Bowlers Set the Platform
Earlier, India’s bowlers restricted New Zealand to 153/9 despite a fighting 48 from Glenn Phillips and 32 from Mark Chapman.
Key bowling highlights:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets, economy 4.20
- Ravi Bishnoi: 2 wickets for just 18 runs
- Tight powerplay bowling kept New Zealand under pressure throughout
What This Win Means
- India complete a 3–0 whitewash at home
- Fastest team 100 for India in T20Is (6.3 overs, joint record)
- Abhishek Sharma strengthens his case as a powerplay match-winner
- Team momentum peaks at the right time
Read more: Top 5 Fastest T20I Fifties by Indian Batsmen
India didn’t just win the 3rd T20I — they outplayed New Zealand in every department. With explosive batting, sharp bowling, and growing confidence, this 3–0 series victory stands out as one of India’s most commanding T20I performances in recent times.
